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It was a slow day at work...so i took a bit of a walk up 21st to see history at it's making.  And so, Pope Benedict XVi's mobile zipped on through onlookers. 



I have to say, it was a bit surreal, there were a lot of angry people around along with the singing crowd.  Pope Benedic XVI zips on by Penn Ave.

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Ok...while I get Douginho on fixing up  the video of my speech, you'll just have to settle for the scripted version that I wrote up leading to my best man speech for Jeanette and Armando.   If anyone has a copy, please pass it on ASAP.

Yes!  I can read and write, for once it wasn't mindless dribble at the market, but rather my own Nessun Dorma dedicated to my beloved friends, Jeanette and Armando...both claim that it's my loving fault they got married, but...will quote the Chilean Elvis, "they are your great achievement."   Correction Chilean...they are my great achievement...SO FAR.

I know I promised a roast
and Mr. Deeds refused to show off his frosted feet,
but both will be for another time.

I want to also tip my hat to Señor Vincent Contreras, Jeanette's father.  In the little time we spent together, he unselfishly showered me with his wisdom.  Vincent, as you will never forget me...I will not, and will remember all you've told me, sir.  It has been my privilege and honor meeting you.

Douginho will clean up the sound and crop down the length. Right after my speech the Chilean Elvis jumped on, then some one else...and so forth and so forth.  Bottomline, the Parrado Speech Wagon was like a Bolivian bus ride through DC.


As for the speech, it was scripted and given that I suffer from the "10 second Bob" syndrome, do find the notes in "( )" as entertainment and/or  perhaps a simple man's attempt on stage.

If you wish to give your reading a bit of soundtrack...access, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCuALWK6ZNg&mode=related&search= in a different Internet window, there...a bit of soundtrack to the speech; if you have a 1982 Tignanello Chianti bottle, pop it open and have a glass while reading it.  Otherwise, one from Trader Joe's will just do.

At bottom, you will have a taste of the couple's approach to sharing a piece of the cake.


Best Man Speech for Jeanette and Armando
by Jorge F. Parrado

Good evening. (Hannibal Lecter impression)
Thank you for coming to the wedding of Jeanette and  Armando Tellez. 
I--am Jorge Parrado, the best man...
And if this speech doesn't go well...
I'll go down in history as the "first human piñata!" (pause)

I want to thank our lovely Zuhel Diaz for stepping up as the wedding coordinator;
she's been tremendous at stewarding us all--to a glorious evening. (raise arms [Hopkins in MJB flick])
The maid of honor--the bridesmaids...ladies you are lovely in the eyes of the beholder...
but it's Jeanette's night...and so we are ALL hers!
As for the ushers...what can I say?  (shake head in disappointment)
Eager to turn me into the human piñata!! [Jeremy Irons Scar imitation] (pause)

The American Dream...(positive tone of voice, pause)
We talked about it, you and I... right after you bought the Porsche. (eye contact w/ Armando)
I hailed him for all his success since college.
Remember?  I quote, "What good is it, if there's no ONE to share it with?"
I said, "dude...it's just a matter of time,
you'll meet the ONE you will love for who she is and all that she can be.
    And she will love you for who you are and all that you can be."

Months go by, he calls, "I met a girl!!" (imitate Armando)
He was excited!!
And when I met Jeanette..."she's the ONE!"  (make eye contact w/ Jeanette)
He didn't have to say it, his posture, his smile said it all.  (eye contact w/ Armando)
And who can blame him?  (eye contact w/ both...then look around)

I've known Armando for 10 years in which years he has become a successful and determined man
that friends and family respect and love. 
He has been there for me during times of need offering guidance; and so he is my brother.  (pause)
I've known Jeanette for three years, and I love her as friend and sister;
lovingly refer to her as "mom." 
Unknowingly, she steered me back to the "one true church."  [eye contact w/ Father Caulfield]
It has been 17 years since my last confession. (drop voice tone...again Hopkins from MJB flick)

Armando and Jeanette, you have graced me with this moment, and so...you are my family.
Together go on...lovingly--realize your own American Dream, into an unforgettable reality!!  (raise voice through line)
What else can I tell you?  (Hopkins from MJB flick, pause)

(pick up glass)  Friends and family...loved ones...
To Bride and Groom!  (raise glass, face them)

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PS--I also want to thank the lovely Paloma Kajero for accompanying me to the wedding as my date to my most trusted and loyal friends.  Thank you sweety...and I hope you had a lovely time. J

Caption-I've always loved chalk and charcoal portraits...do take a close look, and notice the script in my pocket.  Ta! Ta!--J

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